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Game Boy ColorNintendo Land

The overall quality of the games is a lot higher than it was in the first game, and the modern versions feature even more inventive twists on the original's gameplay. The modern versions of Chef and Helmet, for example, are like completely new little games in their own right, and are both great fun to play. Plus, the hidden secrets, such as a sound test, or even an extra game, that can only be obtained by getting enough high scores add a large incentive to keep playing. Overall, this is a very well-balanced selection of great little games that offer addicitve, short bursts of simple fun. If you liked the original (and you have every reason to do so), you'll adore this.

If you've got a nice long attention span and an open mind, the nostalgia bug will bite your neck, swim through your blood and lay eggs in your heart. If not, you might want to avoid this title. All in all, this game more than does the original Game and Watch games justice. A great game for playing on the road.

Overall, I am satisfied with Game & Watch Gallery 2. I grew up playing the original Game & Watches, and have several original Nintendo Game & Watch games still in my collection. For me, playing Game & Watch Gallery 2 was a trip down memory lane, but for a whole new generation of games, it represents a returning to the simplicity of past games. There's no need to sit for that extra five or ten minutes to finish a level, or to reach that difficult to find save point. Gamers can turn off their Game Boys when they want it, making this title ideal for short trips, or for people who simply want to be entertained and not feel like they are locked into the game for a certain period of time.

Don't dismiss this as a retro game. Each of the classic titles has an updated version that is better than the original. The games are simple, but they can be as captivating as much more complex platform or puzzle games. I'm not a big fan of speed-up and catch-'em games, but these are well done.